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Our family stories help shape who we are. Through a reading of original memoir writing and a guided discussion, participants will explore the connections between family history, personal experiences and identity.Everyone is welcome to join this supportive workshop and discover new ways to reflect on and preserve their own stories.
✏️ Memoirs and Our Family History
🗓️ 5-7 p.m. Monday, November 16
📍 Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave.
About the Teaching Artist:
Sam Lee (he/him/his) is a poet and educator from Lincoln, Nebraska. He has also been a line cook, a librarian and a drummer. He is passionate about teaching poetry in high schools and prisons. He loves music and movies.
This is a free event for adults ages 19 and older. Registration is required and opens October 1. Please call 402-444-5780 to register.
Content Note: The Teaching Artist will share a personal memoir that includes discussion of mental health.
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Part of an ongoing Writers Workshop series presented by Nebraska Writers Collective and Omaha Public Library, offering opportunities for adults and youth to experiment with new genres, develop their craft and connect through writing.
In the fall series:
▪ September 12 — Tails of Adventure with Shelly Nosbisch | Benson Branch
▪ November 5 — Food Writing with Zedeka Poindexter | A.V. Sorensen Branch
▪ November 16 — Memoirs and Our Family History with Sam Lee | Saddlebrook Branch
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Event venue
Omaha Public Library - Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave,Regency (Omaha), Boys Town, United States
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